Lead Backend Engineer (Hybrid) — Architect & Mentor

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Lead Software Engineer (Backend) to design, develop, and maintain robust server-side applications and APIs in a hybrid role. You will lead a team of engineers, mentoring junior staff, and drive architectural excellence and innovation within a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in backend development, strong knowledge of Python/Java/Go, and experience with relational/noSQL databases and microservices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional backend experience with at least 2 years in lead or mentoring roles.
• Proficiency in backend languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or Go.
• Strong experience with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend service and API design and implementation using modern architecture.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers to foster technical excellence.
• Write clean, well-documented, thoroughly tested code in Python, Java, or Go.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers on requirements and features.
• Oversee code reviews and ensure maintainability and performance standards.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

Node.js

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Lead Software Engineer (Backend) to design, develop, and maintain robust server-side applications and APIs in a hybrid role. You will lead a team of engineers, mentoring junior staff, and drive architectural excellence and innovation within a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in backend development, strong knowledge of Python/Java/Go, and experience with relational/noSQL databases and microservices.